In an unexpected turn ahead of one of Asia’s marquee technology events, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates withdrew from delivering the keynote address at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 on 19 February, citing “unforeseen circumstances” amid a swirling global controversy surrounding newly released Epstein files.
1 Count Posts Chennai — In a significant intervention in India’s federal discourse, a high-level committee chaired by former Supreme Court judge Justice Kurian Joseph has submitted its initial report on Centre – State relations to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, proposing sweeping structural reforms including curtailing gubernatorial powers, revisiting language policy and amending
1 Count Posts Chennai — In a vibrant celebration of athletic achievement, Tamil Nadu on 18 February 2026 hosted the “Champions of Tamil Nadu” event at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium, marking five years of sustained sporting success under the current state government. The ceremony brought together elite athletes, coaches, officials and policymakers to honour
In a politically significant development ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and the Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK) have formalised an electoral alliance, bringing together two influential forces under a common banner.
1 Count Posts Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu on Tuesday detailed a series of fiscal challenges faced by the Tamil Nadu government, citing revenue losses, fund deductions, and additional borrowing conditions imposed by the Union Government. Presenting the Interim Budget 2026–27 in the Tamil Nadu Assembly, Thangam Thennarasu said the State’s finances in the current year
The Tamil Nadu government on 17 February 2026 presented its interim budget for the fiscal year 2026–27 in the State Legislative Assembly, outlining major allocations for social welfare, education, infrastructure and industry even as it strives to maintain fiscal balance in an election year.
The Vidiyal Payanam scheme was launched in 2021 by the DMK government under Chief Minister M. K. Stalin. The programme allows women to travel free of cost on government-operated city and town buses across Tamil Nadu.
The Economic Survey of Tamil Nadu 2025–26, released by the State Planning Commission, reports that the state recorded an impressive 11.19% growth rate in 2025–26, nearly double the national average.
“He has the great virtue that he won’t stand in the way of Rahul Gandhi becoming the Prime Minister,” Mani Shankar Aiyar said.
The controversy began after Nainar Nagendran made the reference to Trisha while speaking about actor-turned-politician Vijay and his political ambitions.